The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office investigated a homicide that took place on Wednesday night in Reserve. According to reports, at approximately 11:09 p.m., deputies responded to a call reporting a shooting.

When officers arrived at the scene in the 100 block of East 24th Street in Reserve, they discovered a male victim with a gunshot wound to the head. He has been identified as 34-year-old Anthony Young. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office detectives at 985-359-TIPS or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.